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GY09 LVJ

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,490 mi
Last recorded92,490 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 LVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 88,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,671 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,578 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft inner oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,745 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 60,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,261 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear lamp has damage to lense

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Wipers slightly smear

Fail 7 Aug 2018 44,261 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear lamp has damage to lense

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Wipers slightly smear

Pass 2 Aug 2017 28,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Both tyres distorted

Fail 2 Aug 2017 28,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Both tyres distorted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 15,163 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 15,161 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 15,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside (2.5.A.1c)

battery loose

Fail 17 May 2016 15,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

battery loose

Pass 18 May 2015 13,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 11,675 miles

both front tyres worn on edges - cracked and perrished

offside rear brake grabbing - close to excessive

Fail 21 May 2014 11,663 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges - cracked and perrished

offside rear brake grabbing - close to excessive

Pass 15 May 2013 10,026 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,rear brakes slight binding

Pass 22 May 2012 9,278 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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GY09 LVJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY09 LVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY09 LVJ registered?

GY09 LVJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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